BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year

How will I be assessed?

 The assessment strategy is designed to ensure that learning outcomes are achieved and there is a progressive development of knowledge and skills. In Year One, students are expected to describe, explain and review concepts theories and models. In Year Two students apply, analyse and evaluate. At Year three independent learning is more embedded and students develop depth of understanding via critical analysis and evaluation.

Formative assessment is a key feature of the programme, enabling early feedback to be given on progress and to help students improve their academic performance.

The assessment tasks include individual assignments, group work, presentations, examinations, enterprise activities and project work in a combination designed to assess and meet the stated aims and the intended learning outcomes. All assignment briefs are provided by the awarding body to ensure standardised assessment for all students of the partner university.

Summative assessment is completed according to the marking criteria relevant to the modules, with grades and feedback provided for each element of assessment. Feedforward is also provided to you, to give you the best chances for continuous improvement in your learning experience.

What can I do after the course?

A Business degree can open doors to many existing and rewarding careers. Some of the most popular fields our graduates tend to move into include:

• Operations management
• Service management
• Customer management
• Project management
• Retail management

How your programme is taught

Modules on this programme will be taught in line with best practice across the partner university and in the sector. A variety of approaches, and good use of the latest technology, will be blended together to engage students with learning in class and beyond, and to encourage full student participation.

The teaching and learning strategies employed throughout the course are those judged to be the most appropriate for each module at each stage and level of the course. The strategies have been designed to ensure that there is progression from formal teaching through to student centred independent learning as the student progresses through the levels of the course.

A range of teaching methods will be used, including lectures, tutorials, workshops. This variety of techniques is aimed at stimulating student learning. The teaching and learning strategies for individual modules are detailed in the relevant module handbooks.

Entry requirements

At LSST we welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. If you have recently been in education or are returning after a long time, we would be more than happy to consider your application on an individual basis.

Application based on Previous qualifications:

If you are applying based on your previous qualifications, you will usually have achieved a minimum of 90 credits from a Level 3 qualification such as A Levels or BTECs

Mature learner 21+:

If you are applying as a mature learner (aged 21+) and do not have the above qualifications, you can apply via our assessment based entry and we will consider your prior experiences (work, voluntary, life and other experiences) that are relevant to the course.

You will be required to complete the following:

1. Provide a Personal Statement

2. English Language Test (with a minimum 60% score, equivalent to IELTS 5.5)

3. Math's Test (Score 50%)

4. Complete a SAPE Assessment (Screening for Accreditation of Prior Experience)

5. Applicants will also be invited to attend an Interview

Dates and Fees

Starting Dates:

September 2024

Tuition Fees:

£9,250 per year

Quality and Standards

LSST is committed to ensuring that:

• All members of staff are qualified to teach on the course and, if appropriate, carry out assessment
• There are suitable resources to support delivery of the course in a supportive, inclusive and welcoming environment
• Where equivalent courses are offered at the University, courses are comparable in aims and objectives and have a flexible and relevant curriculum
• Any professional requirements are met, and you are prepared for employment and lifelong learning
• Appropriate systems are in place to manage the course, support students and deliver a responsive customer service

We therefore work closely with all our Academic Partner institutions to ensure that courses are provided with the same high standards of learning and teaching we would expect for a course at the University. We do this via the following:

• Validation: this is the formal approval of the course as leading to an award of the University
• Approval: this is the formal approval of the Partner to deliver each individual course
• External Examiner scrutiny of quality and standards
• Annual Monitoring: the review of courses and how they are being offered with an Academic Partner institution
• Academic Partner Review: a full review of each Academic Partnership is undertaken periodically to ensure that all aspects of the relationship are functioning appropriately
• Professional body accreditation, where relevant.

We also need to be sure that what we do is comparable with other higher education institutions (HEIs) in the UK. We, and other UK HEIs, therefore, follow all guidance published by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), including the UK Quality Code for Higher Education, and are subject to periodic audit by the QAA.

Programme Aims

The main educational aims of the programme are to:

• Provide all students with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the core functions of business and management;
• Develop the intellectual and problem-solving skills necessary to contribute to effective business practices;
• Develop subject related practical skills;
• Prepare students for graduate employment, research, further study and lifelong learning by developing their intellectual, practical and key transferable skills;
• Enhance the employability of graduates through the blend of academic study and skills development. The course aims to develop enterprise and entrepreneurial skills and offers students opportunities to link their studies with work experience, internships and study abroad.

Planning your studies

Your course will provide opportunities to learn new skills and acquire knowledge in your chosen subject areas. To make the most of the opportunities available, you need to organise and plan your learning to help you manage your time effectively.

Undertaking academic study at undergraduate level may be new and very different from your previous study experiences. Assessment is a key aspect of this learning. Successful completion of coursework and examinations is crucial to the achievement of an award at the end of your course. There are various types of assessment and modules often involve a combination of examination and coursework or presentation. It is important that you understand clearly the various expectations and deadlines for each element of assessment. Every module has a Module Handbook, which explains how and when you will be assessed.

Employability: what can you do after the course?

A Business degree can open doors to many existing and rewarding careers. Some of the most popular fields our graduates tend to move into include:

• Operations management
• Service management
• Customer management
• Project management
• Retail management

Also, Business graduates will have achieved a set of leadership and management skills that enable them to start and manage their own business.